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Contribution to the green economy:

The greater the median age, the longer individuals from that population live. Therefore, an increase in the population median age can be seen as an improvement in the longevity and health of the population. This contributes to human capital and quality of life, and ultimately to the goal of a green economy.

Potential misinterpretation:

Some countries display great differences in median ages between the sexes.